Hiden Analytical present the HPR-40 mass spectrometer series, engineered specifically for monitoring dissolved gaseous content in aqueous solutions. All systems feature a media interface with semi-permeable membrane to enrich the transition of gases and vapours and simultaneously inhibit the transfer of water vapour. Applications include diverse areas of microbiological study including fermentation culture analysis, biofuel […]

Cambridge, UK — Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced that its Bioproduction division has shipped its first commercially available engineered CHO cell line for use in manufacturing of therapeutic antibodies. Horizon’s innovative licensing model brings these cutting […]

Oslo, Norway –- CAMO Software today announced the launch of Service Pack 2014 for their all-in-one Multivariate Data Analysis (MVA) and Design of Experiments (DoE) software, The Unscrambler® X. The Unscrambler® X is used by engineers, scientists, researchers and data analysts across R&D, Quality Control and Production departments in a range of industrial sectors as […]

Darmstadt, Germany -– Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in the pharmaceutical, chemical and life science sectors, today achieved an important milestone in the process of acquiring U.S.-based life science company Sigma-Aldrich. The shareholders of Sigma-Aldrich approved the merger with Merck at a special meeting held at the Sigma-Aldrich Life Science […]

IONICON, the Austrian based, leading manufacturer of PTR-MS real-time trace VOC analyzers, presents an innovative accessory for its successful PTR-TOFMS series: IONICON PTR-TOF systems are capable of measuring trace gas samples in real-time with a high mass resolving power. The new “fastGC” module adds an optional chemical separation step before the analysis. The module consists […]

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the establishment of Yokogawa Analytical Solutions in Malaysia. This new subsidiary, whose opening ceremony was held on December 3, will manufacture process analyzer systems for use in oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and other industrial facilities. It is expected that the new company will play a role in expanding Yokogawa’s process analyzer […]

GE Healthcare Life Sciences launches UNICORN 7.0 system control software for planning and controlling runs, as well as analyzing results. The software controls protein purification runs as well as cell culture and preparation. Specifically designed to support the levels of collaboration required today, UNICORN 7.0 delivers a simplified user interface and enhanced features. UNICORN 7.0 […]

WALTHAM, Mass. — PerkinElmer, Inc., (NYSE:PKI), a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Perten Instruments Group AB. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Perten is a leading global supplier of advanced analytical instruments for quality control of […]

LYONS, CO — Baseline® a MOCON® company announces release the PetroAlert® Series 9100 Gas Chromatograph for mud logging during oil and gas exploration and other hydrocarbon measurement applications. Utilizing a FID (flame ionization detector) provides exceptional detection capabilities of both light and heavy hydrocarbons. Measurement of C1 to C5 (methane, ethane, propane, butanes and pentanes) […]

Chalfont St Giles, UK and Istanbul, Turkey –– GE Healthcare Life Sciences (GE:NYSE), a global tools, technologies and services provider in life science research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, will open a Technology and Training Laboratory to support Turkey’s expanding biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. A key component of GE’s Turkey Innovation Center in Istanbul, the laboratory will […]